China's foreign minister tells Israeli counterpart that attacks on Iran must end - Reuters
China's foreign minister tells Israeli counterpart that attacks on Iran must end Reuters
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Notable Quotes
"Force cannot truly solve problems; instead, it often creates new ones and leaves serious long-term consequences."
— Wang Yi , Activist
"The real value of military power lies not on the battlefield but in preventing war."
— Wang Yi , Activist
"Force cannot truly solve problems; instead, it often creates new ones and leaves serious long-term consequences."
— Wang Yi , Activist
"Tehran had 'no choice but to defend itself'."
— Abbas Araghchi , Politician
"China has urged the US and Israel to immediately cease military actions to avoid further escalation of tensions."
— Wang Yi , Activist
"'A peace deal is within our reach.'"
— Badr al-Busaidi , Politician
"US and Israeli attacks on Iran are unacceptable."
— Wang Yi , Activist
"China wanted an immediate cessation of military action and a return to dialogue as soon as possible."
— Wang Yi , Activist
"attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran during U.S.-Iran negotiations were 'unacceptable'"
— Wang Yi , Activist
"'blatant killing of a sovereign leader' and the incitement of regime change were unacceptable"
— Wang Yi , Activist
Key People
Abbas Araghchi is the Foreign Minister of Iran.
An associate fellow at Chatham House who provided insights on China-Iran relations.
Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran until his death.
Supreme Leader of Iran.
Oman's foreign minister who confirmed the U.S.-Iran talks.
The foreign minister represents China's government in international relations.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Gideon Saar is the Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The official serving as the foreign minister of Israel.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Russian Foreign Minister.
Founding pastor of Early Rain Covenant Church, serving a nine-year jail term.
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China opposes the military strikes launched by Israel and the U.S. against Iran and demands an immediate cessation of hostilities, according to Foreign Minister Wang Yi's statement to his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi assured China of efforts to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens amid the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, during a call with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi condemned the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, calling for an immediate ceasefire and the resumption of talks to prevent a wider regional conflict.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi described the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran as 'unacceptable' and called for an immediate cessation of military action and a return to dialogue and negotiations.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed opposition to the U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities during a conversation with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar.
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